A thought from reading 1 Kings 8:1-21 is how King Solomon built the temple of God with a plan, with patience, and with persistence. These are the same qualities we need as we build our life by trusting in the path provided.
The reading plan below will be used to hold me accountable as I share about God’s Word. It’s important to have a plan. I’m thankful that Jesus is God’s plan for us and by accepting Christ as Savior, we have taken the steps necessary to make each day amazing!
John 5:1-18 – How does the sick man answer Jesus’ question? How does Jesus’ question apply to problem areas in your life? What two commands does Jesus give the man (See verse 8 and 14)? How can I help lift people’s burdens?
John 5:19-29 – What can the Son do? List two things He can do (See verses 21-22)? Why can He do these two things (See verses 26-27)? What are two prerequisites in obtaining eternal life? What are the two results?
John 5:30-47 – To what five witnesses does Jesus refer? Do the scriptures bring life? From whom does Jesus receive glory? From whom do you receive glory?
John 6:1-15 – Why does the multitude follow Jesus? Why does Jesus question Philip? What is different about the response of Andrew? What is your response? What did Jesus do?
John 6:16-40 – What power does Jesus reveal in verses 16-21? What are the claims Jesus makes in verses 25-40? What two basic needs does Jesus fulfill?
John 6:41-59 – How do the people respond to Jesus’ claims of verses 25-40? How are Jesus’ flesh and blood connected with eternal life? Can Jesus live apart from the Father (see v. 57)? Can you?
John 6:59-71 – How does Jesus answer the disciples? Who can come to Jesus? How are Jesus’ words connected with eternal life?
Feel free to respond with a short note or a comment about any of the questions above. Also, I welcome any other thoughts or ideas, favorite inspirational videos, photos, or favorite Bible verses. Just add them to the comments.
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Over the last few weeks, I’ve been looking at ways to apply the word found in the book of John and sharing some thoughts that not only can benefit you now but also help the next generation too! The greatest of all possessions one can hand off to future generations are the guiding principles taught by Christ Jesus.
Brought out in John 3:1-21 is that the Spirit works in you to be a powerful force and through your decision rather than the condition of the word, you can receive the power to accomplish His plan for you to testify about the Light.
A thought from John 3:22-36 is that each member of the body of Christ benefits the team with the objective of helping people participate in eternal life. Each does their part to encourage others to do their part for the team.
Reading John 4:1-26, one thought is that people are not drawn to religion but to excitement for what Jesus has done for you and what He will do for you in the future. The important thing to know is that Jesus can satisfy your basic need which is experiencing the fullness of life.
Spending time in the word reading John 4:27-42, the thought is that with the Internet today, the opportunity to sow seeds in many places is available. Once these seeds take root in hearts, local churches can reap the harvest. The sower and the reaper can rejoice together in the harvest for they work hard together and there is a reward for this hard work in harvesting a crop for eternal life.
Interest in Jesus is sparked and faith is increased from the passage John 4:43-54. Going to God in prayer and asking for help will examine the basis of your faith. Like the official in the passage, you can take God at his word; go on your way today knowing that things will work out the way they should and be satisfied with the results.
The road map is at this link and all who accept Jesus will be rewarded because God’s kingdom has abundance, and the Spirit has no limit! The blessings consist of a future with provision, purpose, peace, and a perfect place for you that is beyond what could be imagined.
This day with God, take this spark from the book of Mark to warm your heart.
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. – Mark 11:24
We get hit with so many negative thoughts on a daily basis that we need to let the Light in to warm up the soul.
As the Word of God warms the heart, go to God in prayer and examine the basis of your faith. Like the official in “See An Increase”, listen and take God at his word; go on your way today knowing that things will work out the way they should and be confident that you will be satisfied with the results.
Along with prayer, start or end the day with uplifting positive music. Take about 15 minutes to listen to praise music. It gets your mind in the right frame of mind as you start your day or retire for the evening.
Like the song Today Is The Day By Lincoln Brewster, believe that there is so much more ahead. Today and each day going forward, rejoice and be glad in it because you are being led by the Truth.
*Why is the beach so confident? It’s 100% shore. This day with God, we can be sure of an increase in joy and peace. An increase in God’s blessings for today and every day going forward.
Sometimes there are amazing signs of God right in front of us, yet the busyness of this world and the challenges of day to day living keep many from seeing. Reading today in John 4:43-54, this was happening to Jesus as He points out in verse 45 that a prophet has no honor in his own country.
On the other hand, Jesus had an increase of followers from the Galileans who seemed to be amazed at what He was doing so Jesus went to Galilee to follow-up with those he had met at the wedding feast. The Galileans welcomed Jesus because they had seen the first sign that Jesus was the Messiah when He had changed water into wine. Their interest in Jesus had been sparked and their faith had increased.
A we continue reading today’s passage, a wealthy royal official had a son who was sick with a fever and near death. The man had wealth, but his wealth could not buy health. When he heard that Jesus was near, he set out to ask Jesus to heal his son. He begged Jesus to come with him to see his son, but Jesus said “Go, your son will live (v. 50).”
The official did as Jesus said and before he got back home, a servant met along the way to tell him that his son was better. He inquired as to when his son got better, and it was the exact moment in time that Jesus had told him his son would live (v. 52).
This second sign from Jesus … healing the nobleman’s (royal officer’s) son shows us that the power of Jesus was not limited by space. This world put’s a heavy weight on our shoulders and we feel at times that there is no hope, but because of Jesus there is more power than we can image, so lean on Jesus to help solve the issues faced.
The wealthy official could not heal his son just as there are issues we face in which we can’t solve on our own, but God’s plan for us is going to bring spiritual healing and restoration. Every detail is being worked out and we are predestined for a joyful ending.
Going to God in prayer and asking for help will examine the basis of our faith. Like the official in today’s passage, we can take God at his word; go on our way today knowing that things will work out the way they should and be satisfied with the results.
With You Lord, there is only increase and no decrease. Inch by inch, everything is a cinch because of our confidence in You. We trust in Your plan for abundant faith, abundant joy, and abundant peace because with You there will be blessings beyond measure. We lean on You Lord and know the outcome is in Your hands. Every detail is being worked out and we are predestined for a joyful end. Amen.
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